Desiderius Erasmus in "The Praise of Folly".
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Every man is made a fool through his own wisdom.
— Desiderius Erasmus on Fools
What It Means
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About Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (27 October 1466 – 12 July 1536) was a Dutch philosopher, humanist and theologian.
About Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (27 October 1466 – 12 July 1536) was a Dutch philosopher, humanist and theologian.
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